A group home for anyone who has been involved in alcohol and drug abuse is a facility which offers continual support and help for individuals in recovery. A group home is usually for troubled youth, but additionally, there are group homes for individuals with a mental health problem or who are encountering behavioral trouble for example. Instead of sending people who are being affected by substance abuse or recovering from substance abuse to an orphanage, asylum or other similar place, a group home can help provide an appropriate environment to help maintain stability in their lives and also have counsel and assistance within reach 24/7. People who reside inside a group home may be getting involved in rehab services whilst in residence, or might be taking steps to get their life setup outside of the group home in order to at one point live independently away from the group home. For instance, a troubled youth who has been in recovery or has recovered from substance abuse can try to get their GED or acquire employment. A group home is definitely not a long-term or permanent option, but it's a practical short term option for those who are attempting to get their lives back together.